Financial Advice for someone 3 months out of prison
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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I thought a felony made you ineligible for government ed aid?
Financial Advice for someone 3 months out of prison
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In response to your getting JD, I will be a 1L this fall, I researched this and this is what I found,
NJ
http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/wiesner-njadmission-03082007.pdf
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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I disagree with you limiting the valid reasons to just those three. Many people love the law, and want to work in that field. Yes, finding an attorney job can be difficult nowadays - especially with...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Don't get your parole violated. It's not that hard. Your PO isn't going to violate you for some "arbitrary and arcane rule violation".
You're a smart guy. You can follow the rules.
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Please note that any language I use isn't meant to offend - I'm just using generic (and hopefully concise) terms to describe where I see your situation. I support your effort here.
The tough part...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Would you rather him steal from you or try to accomplish something in life? Haven't you noticed that every single one of your comments has been deleted by the mods. Can't you take a hint.
There...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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I am 27 years old and finished a 5 year prison sentence in March. I am in bad shape financially. I had about $10k that had been sitting in an account when I got out. I have no job or any real...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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There are countless successful defense attorneys in every state who got their B.A. at state colleges, and JD from ordinary law schools. Check the names of defense attorneys who are representing...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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How long do you have to wait for an annulment there? Have to pay restitution first?
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Accounting, but as a result of being convicted, I lost my license. But most likely will be able to get it back eventually because my charges were not related to my job. I meant that I am close and...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Yeah it is a lot of money. It is BS because the parole department bases the repayment on your income prior to being in prison.
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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My understanding with the loans was that I could borrow up to the amount of what is not included in the scholarship + housing, insurance etc.. based on the numbers the school puts out every year...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Because it's worth asking, what is your degree in?
The reasons "it's not worth anything" anymore are because you just came out of prison and you're not close to where you went to school?
What...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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I was getting my info from this site. http://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/top-graduate-schools/paying/articles/2011/03/16/graduate-plus-loan-faqs I was under the assumption that as...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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As long as the grad school degree is worth something (in demand, will increase salary), sounds like a no brainer to shift the restitution burden onto student loans. Despite any origination fees and...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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What kind of crime gets you 5 years and $42k in court ordered restitution?
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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If this is true then I would go with your plan. But definitely get in a conversation with the finaid office soon and let us know what kind of loanage is available to you.
I agree with the 10/hr...
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http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Job-with-a-Criminal-Record
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24428747/ns/business-careers/t/getting-out-prison-job/
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Live with your parents again for a couple of years until you can get your accounting license back. After you land a stable job again (or just a job in general), just save save save until you can get...
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Someone at the bank told me that my score was in the range of 750-780 but said it was against rules to give me the exact number. I have 6 credit cards, that had small things charged on them every...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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The rules regarding my parole are 5 years with 10 consecutive 6 month sentences suspended for a total of 60 months. If I am on probation for 3 years, I get a mandatory judge's review, he could...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Not true.
The U.S. is incarceration nation. Defense attorneys mitigate excessive sentencing, and a lot of it has to do with the social skills of the OP. If he establishes a good repoire with the...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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A couple things....
Generally speaking, a Violation of Probation/Parole needs to be based on a 'willful act'. In other words, you do something (or actively do not do something that you should...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Only drug charges which I do not have
Effect of Drug Conviction
Persons convicted of drug trafficking or possession under federal or state law may be ineligible to receive federal student aid...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Good news then. I didn't know that.
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I can see the significant liability associated with having that restitution payment + probation hanging over OP's head. Hopefully OP can figure out a way to secure a loan and shift the burden. Might...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Since you are using the term "parole" as opposed to "supervised release", I have to assume you are talking about state, and not federal, charges.
Depending on the laws of the state, you should be...
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Thread created 05-25-2012 by scumdogmillion
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Agree with some others. Take out the max in GradPlus and Stafford (direct loans if possible) and pay off the restitution pronto. Then you can slip into IBR and service the debt for the long-run. ...
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